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Eating disorder support at home in Brightlingsea

Of the 62 home care agencies covering Brightlingsea, 5 offer eating disorder support. Of the 4 CQC has rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding, compared with 88% for eating disorder support across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies have not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years.

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Key points

  • A care needs assessment from Essex council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
  • Among the 4 rated agencies, 4 hold a Good or Outstanding rating, with 1 not yet rated.
  • New and changed CQC ratings across Essex, updated every day.
  • 4 are registered with CQC to support people with dementia.

Citation: "Eating disorder support at home in Brightlingsea", The Care Panel analysis of CQC register data, Oct 2026.

  • 5registered agencies
  • 100%rated Good or Outstanding (of those rated)
  • 4are registered for dementia
  • 0rated or inspected within two years

Ranked providers of eating disorder support

Ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then distance. How we order providers

RankAgencyCQC ratingDate ratedOfficeOther specialisms
1Weston Business CentreGoodJan 20236.4 miles8
2Ace 24GoodOct 20194.4 miles8
3Southern Family Care LtdGoodApr 20204.6 miles8
4Crossroads Care Tendring and ColchesterGoodMay 20196.6 miles9
5Whitnel Care UK LtdNot yet rated–6.4 miles8

Every agency covering Brightlingsea registered with CQC for eating disorder support, ranked by CQC rating and how recent it is, then by distance.

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Eating disorder support in Brightlingsea: ratings, size and cost

CQC lists eating disorder support for 5 of the 62 agencies covering Brightlingsea, or 8%. Of those rated, 100% are Good or Outstanding: 17 points above the 83% for every agency here, and above the England figure of 88% for eating disorder support.

Weston Business Centre, Ace 24 and Southern Family Care Ltd lead the list for eating disorder support. 0 were rated in the last two years; the oldest rating dates from May 2019 and the newest from January 2023. 0 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Brightlingsea. 1 still awaits a first CQC rating.

For comparison, Essex has 48 agencies registered for eating disorder support; of those rated, 90% are Good or Outstanding. Here 8% of agencies list eating disorder support, compared with 10% across Essex.

Typical prices in the East of England: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.

About eating disorder support

Help at mealtimes, and with staying safe physically and emotionally, is offered to people with binge eating disorder, anorexia or bulimia, working in step with the NHS eating disorder service.

Questions to ask agencies about eating disorder support

  1. What happens if physical health gets worse?
  2. How do you support mealtimes?
  3. How do you work with the NHS eating disorder team?
  4. How are families involved?
  5. How do you support life outside mealtimes?

Support: Beat helpline, 0808 801 0677. Getting a care needs assessment from Essex.

Eating disorder support around Brightlingsea

PlaceHow farAgenciesRated Good or Outstanding
Brightlingsea–54
Colchester7.6 mi76
Lawford8.9 mi65
Coggeshall15.0 mi32
Hadleigh16.4 mi31

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Common questions about eating disorder support in Brightlingsea

Which agencies in Brightlingsea provide eating disorder support?

The CQC register for Oct 2026 shows that 5 of the 62 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Brightlingsea list eating disorder support as a specialism. Top-rated names here include Weston Business Centre, Ace 24 and Southern Family Care Ltd.

Are home care agencies in Brightlingsea well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 4 (100%) of the 4 rated. Not yet rated: 1. That is common for services registered recently.

How much does home care cost in Brightlingsea?

Usual 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Ask every agency for a full list of charges, with weekend and bank holiday rates: hourly rates vary more between agencies than between regions. For 2026/27, the Homecare Association says council-funded home care in England is only sustainable at £34.42 an hour or more. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. More in our cost guide.

Will I get help from Essex council with the cost of home care?

It may. Essex council must offer a free care needs assessment to anyone who appears to need support (Care Act 2014). If savings and investments are below £23,250, the council may contribute after a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care at home the value of the home is not counted. Attendance Allowance is not means-tested. How to contact Essex council.

How should I compare agencies in Brightlingsea?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 5 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years; 4 have older reports. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. Use our checklist.

How do nearby towns compare with Brightlingsea for eating disorder support?

Counting eating disorder support: Brightlingsea 5 (4 Good or Outstanding); Jaywick (4.6 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Clacton-on-Sea (5.5 miles): 1, 1 rated Good or Outstanding; Colchester (7.6 miles): 7, 6 rated Good or Outstanding.

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